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It’s getaway day at the Capitol, back to the three-day work week for state lawmakers. We’re three days (counting today) from a possible federal government shutdown. Talks between the White House and congressional leaders have so far failed to result in a deal. And now, some headlines…

President Obama is back in NYC today to attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network.

“Anytime you run for re-election, the first places you go are your base and your foundation of support—you try to make sure that’s tight,” said Assemblyman Keith Wright, chairman of the Manhattan Democratic Committee.

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